Troubleshooting
Locate the problem you’ve encountered in the chart below. Check the possible causes one at a time in the order list-
ed. Correct any problems that are found and operate the snowthrower to see if you have eliminated the problem.
WARNING
To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the tractor or snowthrower only when the engine is
stopped, parking brake is set, and all moving parts have stopped. Always remove the ignition key before
beginning maintenance or adjustments to prevent accidental starting of the engine.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
CORRECTIVE
ACTION
Blower does not
operate at all.
PTO Selector in wrong position.
Put selector in forward position.
Blower does not lift
Hydraulics Selector in wrong position. Switch to forward position.
Auger does not
rotate.
Broken shear bolt.
Replace shear bolt.
Faulty auger gearbox.
Broken shear bolt.
See your dealer.
Discharge fan does
not rotate.
Replace shear bolt.
Faulty PTO shaft u-joints.
See your dealer.
See your dealer.
Snowthrower vibrates
excessively.
Faulty bearings (gearbox,
auger or discharge fan).
Auger or discharge
fan bent or broken.
See your dealer.
See your dealer.
Faulty auger gearbox.
Uneven cut on
bottom of blower.
Scraper bar is worn
back to blower
housing.
Replace or reverse
scraper bar.
Uneven cut on
bottom of blower.
Skid shoes out of
adjustment.
Check and adjust
shoes accordingly.
Discharge chute does
not rotate.
Discharge chute not
lubricated.
Lubricate discharge chute.
Something is caught
in discharge fan.
Inspect and remove
foreign material with
engine off and all
motion stopped.
Electric Motor defective.
See your dealer.
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| Categories | Simplicity Snow Blower Manuals, Snow Blower Manuals |
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| Tags | Simplicity 1694404 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
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